Merom Postmaster Fight Splits Democratic ranks
A Merom post office appointment sparks a bitter Democratic tussle centered on Congressman Cullop. The dispute involves Cleveland McKinley’s nomination, charges against W. P. Sparks, and investigations by Civil Service inspectors as Democrats accuse Cullop of using the office for political advantage in the Sullivan county primary.
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Culiop
Cleveland McKinley
Merom
McKinley
Cullop
Sullivan
Trant
John Parker
Chas. D. Hunt
Hunt
McKintey
Post Office Department
McKinles
Taft
Civil Service
Earl Berry
Guy McKenzie
McKenzie
Post Office
W. P. Sparks
Department
Sparks
Civil Service Department
Messrs Hesse and
Lindaman
Gilkinson
Shoals
Martin County
Faberwin
Bumper Melon Crop Predicted for Carlisle Region
Carlisle July 14 The melon crop around Carlisle is set to be the largest in years with cantaloupes and watermelons to be shipped from the local station at record levels. Cantaloupe acreage rises from 150 to 400 acres this year while watermelon acres grow about 40 percent. sweet corn also expands from 52 to 200 acres amid expectations of a bountiful season. Industrial agents from C E I and Wells Fargo are preparing to handle the bumper yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Wells Fargo Express Company
Farewell Sermon Sunday By Rev George W Titus
Rev George W Titus resigns as pastor of the Christian church after two years and will deliver his farewell sermon Sunday evening at the church. He and Mrs Titus plan to move to Rensselaer Indiana where he has accepted a new pastorate. Titus preached a farewell service at Graysville Christian church with broad church membership turnout and a joint Methodist Christian service followed by a basket dinner on the lawn.
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George W. Titus
Christian Church
Titus
Rensselaer
Ind
Graysville
Shelburn Man Killed In Kansas Wheat Field
James Chadwick formerly of Shelburn was accidentally killed last week while loading wheat in a Kansas field. A wagon overturned and the front pole pierced his body causing fatal injuries.
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Shelburn
James Chadwick
Kansas
Examiners cost in Sullivan County 2706 dollars last year
The Union reports Sullivan County spent 2706 dollars for examiners under the state board of accounts with only 2.50 recovered and another 7.50 spent on a discrepancy. The piece criticizes the political machine and advocates more freedom and less taxes.
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Sullivan County
State Board of Accounts
Continued Dry Weather Stalls Owl Drillers In Oil County
Oil field development slows as scarce water halts drilling. about 100 new locations noted, with over sixty rigs idle awaiting rainfall. Several wells reported light to strong production including Buff pool and Jamison pool. notable drillers include Kennedy, Parker, and Crawford with recent shots and gas shows. Field visitors include Fielding H. Yost investing with Litchfield group.
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A. W. Buff
Linton
Hamilton Township
T. B. Brown
Independence
Kansas
James Pillmer
Carlisle
J. A. Waterhouse
Ohio
Melissa J. Beard
Fielding H. Yost
Michigan University
E. R. Riggs
Ohio People
Perry Poorman
Levi Springer
Buff
J. A. Fross & Company
Anna Carey
Cryl Downing
Hymera
Indian Oil Company
Jasonville
Pleasantville
John M. Springer
James A. Crawford
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Democratic Aid Society Meeting Fails Again at City Hall
A county organized conference of bull moose leaders was held at city hall Saturday afternoon but fizzled with only four Armageddon veterans present. Attendees included Joe Lacey county chairman Dr Ek M Corbin secretary Ol Hendrickson and Will Watson. The gathering was not called to order amid prior failed attempts and speculation on future mobilization. Some question why city hall is used for party meetings and demand neutral council use.
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Joe Lacey
Ek. M. Corbin
Ol Hendrickson
Dugger
Will Watson
Fairbanks Township
Ongward
Democratic Party
Shelburn Lincoln League to Hold Friday Meeting
Shelburn July 14 The Shelburn Lincoln League club will hold a meeting Friday night to arrange an interesting program. Principal speaker Hon Harold Henderson of Rockville has been active in state organization speeches. The club plans periodic affairs and already has a large membership including many former progressives.
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Shelburn
Shelburn Lincoln League Club
Harold Henderson
Rockville
Grave charge against Cass man in assault case
Samuel Parks, 62, a widower living near Hickory Church in Cass township, was jailed on a criminal assault charge filed by Curry Mayfield. The alleged incident occurred last December against Mayfield’s 15 year old daughter Jessie. Bonds set at 500 dollars. hearing scheduled in Justice Watson’s court.
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Samuel Parks
Hickory Church
Cass Township
Jessie Mayfield
Curry Mayfield
John T. Watson
Justice Watson
Hamilton to Erect Large Gas Plant Here
Hamilton Oil and Gas Company plans a fifty thousand dollar gas plant to process natural gas from its Jamison farm lease west of the city. The facility will handle gas from wells already in operation and can switch to coal gas if natural supply wanes. Additional wells are planned to expand production.
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Hamilton Oil and Gas Company
Jamison
Merom Postoffice Squabble Draws Indiana Figures
Indianapolis News reports a Merom civil service fight tied to New Albany fraud prosecutions. F E Gilkison says Cullop and Kern aimed to discredit two inspectors H A Hesse and J C Lindaman sent to expose post office fraud. Gwin’s trial and political influence are linked to the probe.
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Indianapolis News
Merom
F. E. Gilkison
Shoals
Indianapolis
Indiana State Bar Association
William A. Cullop
John W. Kern
United States
Civil Service Commission
Wilson
Ind
New Albany
Fabius Gwin
Taggart-Crawford Fairbanks Democratic
Gwin
H. A. Hesse
United States Civil Service Commission
J. C. Lindaman
Post Office
Fabe Gwin
United States Marshal
Merom Ex-Resident Warns Tariff Cuts Threaten Sugar Industry
George W. Pleasant and his Montanan family warn that tariff reductions on sugar will devastate the local sugar beet trade. He cites Billings plant price cuts, potential suspension of operations, and shift to alfalfa as farmers pivot amid foreign labor supply and competition from Chinese eggs.
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George W. Pleasant
Merom
Billings
Mont
Montana
Pleasant
Ellis BE. Pleasant
Congregational
China
Affidavits Tied to Merom Postmaster Case Pressure
The passage notes easy generation of affidavits by political machines in Merom and Terre Haute and discusses concerns by Cullop and Senator Kern about Hesse Lindaman distortions in the Cleveland McKinley postmaster case. It implies the New Albany inquiry influenced protests to the President.
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Hesse
Lindaman
New Albany
Merom Post Office
Tom Taggart
Donn Roberts
Terre Haute
Fabe Gwin
Martin County
Cullop
Kern
Hesse and
Temperance Meeting in Sullivan With Hanley and Wayhinger
A large temperance gathering will be held at the Christian Church in Sullivan on Sunday afternoon July 26. Speakers include J Frank Hanley former governor of Indiana and Mrs Culla J Wayhinger state president of the W C T U. Everett R Nasker will sing and Hugh Porter will play piano as the Flying Squadron prepares a nationwide tour.
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J. Frank Hanley
Christian Church
Indiana
Culla J. Wayhinger
Upland
Everett R. Nasker
Hugh Porter
Drought Affects County Corn and Wheat Crops
Drought and prolonged heat threaten the county corn crop though mulching and deep rooting have helped on clay lands. Sand lands are burned by hot winds and lack of rain. Wheat threshing completes this week with the crop described as the heaviest in years, though some heads break off during handling.
Plans Complete For Airship Flight At Coffman Park
Claude S. Moss leads a planned airship exhibition at Coffman park on Saturday with band concerts a ball game and daylight fireworks. Billy Evans of Kansas City will pilot the bi plane built by Gus Riggs and may fly to the public square if weather allows.
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Claude S. Moss
Coffman Park
Moss
Evans
Billy Evans
Kansas City
Gus Riggs
Shelburn
Sullivan County
Court House
Elks Club Buys Eagle Island on Wabash River
The Eagle Island Club of this city bought Eagle Island, about 13 acres near Riverton, from David L. Taylor for 1000 dollars. The island will become club property as the Eagle Island Club incorporates and plans improvements to the clubhouse built five years ago. Membership remains limited to the local Elks lodge.
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Eagle Island
Wabash River
Riverton
David L. Taylor
Lodge of Elks
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Merom P.O. Fight Democratic Affair
Haddon Township
OWL Drillers
Clyde Atkire
Democratic Aid Society
Bull Moose
Lincoln League
Curry Township
Cass
Sam Parks
Near
Hamilton
Temperance
Sullivan Elks
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